Month: August 2026
Elon Musk is not pleased with Mamdani’s grocery stores idea, calls him ‘a thief’
Elon Musk criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's grocery store proposal. He believes AI and robots will eventually offer cheaper goods and services. The city plans five grocery stores, aiming for significant shopper savings.…
Trump administration refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
In a significant move, the Trump administration has reimbursed nearly one hundred billion dollars in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled against wide-ranging duties. By July, around sixty percent of these tariffs were refunded to…
Neil Armstrong’s boyhood home built in 1908 hits market for $430,000
For sale is the childhood home of Neil Armstrong in Wapakoneta, Ohio, a historic two-storey residence that has been lovingly preserved for nearly forty years. This house boasts many original features that tie it to…
FIFA apologises but backs Infantino after World Cup sell-off controversy
FIFA has recognised and apologised for the mismanagement of its World Cup commercialisation strategy. Senior officials expressed unwavering support for president Gianni Infantino despite the plan's retraction. As criticism escalates from various football entities, the…
‘Will do whatever is necessary’: India after Pak deploys 250 Chinese Howitzers
India stated it will protect national interests after Pakistan deployed Chinese artillery guns. Pakistan has reportedly deployed around 250 Chinese-made SH-15 artillery systems. India criticized Pakistan's recent elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as a…
Stalin arrest drama: Cops change venue where DMK leader will be quizzed – key points
Udhayanidhi Stalin faced arrest over alleged remarks linked to actor Trisha. The Madras High Court directed his release on station bail after questioning. DMK workers staged protests across Tamil Nadu following the arrest. The TVK…
‘Why the hurry?’ Punjab passes anti-E20 resolution, says Centre under US pressure
Punjab's Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Centre's E20 fuel policy. Concerns were raised about potential vehicle damage from the higher ethanol blend. The state questioned the accelerated rollout and alleged external pressure influenced the…
Rs 15.56 crore: The money behind the medal at 2026 CWG
India's 39-medal Commonwealth Games campaign highlighted the impact of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which funds elite athletes through customised training, competition exposure and sports science support. This TimesofIndia.com explainer details how athletes are…
India paves way for return of merchant fees on UPI; what it means
Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the fee merchants pay to banks and payment service providers for processing digital transactions. In India, credit card payments generally attract an MDR of around 1.5%.